Woman reportedly found lying in middle of freeway

By Dale Lezon |
July 23, 2013

Traffic was slowed on the outbound East Freeway near the East Loop after reports of a woman either fell or jumped onto the freeway about 10:30 a.m.

A woman was reportedly found lying on Interstate 10 near the 610 Loop in east Houston late Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred about 10:30 a.m., on the outbound East Freeway near the East Loop, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police said preliminary information shows officers were dispatched to a disturbance on the East Freeway near McCarty. It was unclear what led to the emergency call.

However, initial reports indicate a woman was seen lying on the freeway. It's unclear how she ended up there. A woman was taken from the scene to Ben Taub General Hospital. Details about her possible injuries and condition were not released.